John Defterios

Apco

John Defterios is a Strategic Senior Advisor at APCO Worldwide and a veteran international journalist with decades of experience covering global markets. He is also a Professor of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi and a Senior Energy Fellow at the World Economic Forum.

Past Participation

2026

Growth and Global Hubs: A New Economic Blueprint

2026

Connecting LATAM to the World via Ecuador

2026

Government and the Future of Investment: An African Perspective

2026

Zero Bureaucracy: Redefining the Global Perception of Government

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